North Miami Beach Inadequate Security
In many cases, people see crimes as simply a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. However, there are often indicators ahead of time that a crime will occur. For example, crimes usually tend to happen in bursts, with one area experiencing a number of crimes. In addition, criminals often look for poorly maintained and poorly secured properties in order to perpetrate their crimes. When property owners take proper care of their premises and offer adequate security, many crimes can be prevented. When property owners are negligent in this regard and a crime occurs, survivors and injured parties have the right to pursue not only criminal charges against their assailant but also premises liability claims in North Miami Beach against the property owner.
The personal injury attorneys at Flaxman Law Group work with law enforcement, security experts, private investigators, and other professionals to seek compensation on behalf of our clients. Even in cases where the attacker is never caught, it may be possible to launch an inadequate security claim in North Miami Beach or your community. To find out more and to learn whether you have a case, you can contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.
Surviving a Violent Attack and InjuriesA serious crime -- such as a mugging, assault, battery, or rape -- can lead to injuries as well as severe financial distress and severe financial problems, including:
- Loss of income
- High medical bills
- Loss of future income potential if the injuries are permanent
- Surgery costs and emergency medical costs
- Permanent medical costs, in the case of amputation or other permanent injury
- Difficulty paying bills
In North Miami Beach and Florida, personal injury claims and inadequate security claims can arise any time there is an injury caused by a serious crime that has been partly caused by someone’s negligence. This can include cases arising from:
- Rape
- Shooting
- Robbery or mugging
- Stabbing
- Murder
- assault
- sexual assault
- terrorism
Cases in Florida have been brought against many property owners who have failed to provide adequate security. Liable parties in these cases can include the owners or operators of:
- Gas stations
- Malls or shopping centers
- Stores
- Schools (including colleges and universities)
- Banks
- Parking lots
- Condos
- Bars
- Hotel
- Restaurants
- ATM stations or ATMs
- Vacant land
- Apartment buildings
- Home owners' associations
- Exotic dance and adult entertainment premises
- Event promoters
- Dance clubs and night clubs
- Video arcades
- Bowling alleys
- Assisted living facilities
- Daycares
- Private security companies
- Nursing homes
- Clinics and hospitals
- Workplaces and office buildings
- Construction sites
- Cyberspace locations (websites, online chat rooms, search engines, and other online properties)
Any time that you are injured through no fault of your own and you think that negligence may have played a role, it is a good idea to get legal advice.
You do not have to face the high costs and the distress following a serious crime by yourself. You can always reach Flaxman Law Group at any time of the day or night in order to arrange for a free case evaluation. The compassionate and professional attorneys at Flaxman Law Group can help tell you whether you do have a personal injury claim or whether you have other forms of legal recourse in your situation. They can also help you understand what local resources exist for you. Call today for your free, no obligation appointment.